Short hours, 25 hours a week | Native English Teacher | Mapo Sangam & Hyangdong | Housing + E-2 Visa Sponsorship

At a Glance

• Working hours: Monday–Friday, about 25.5 hours a week (no weekends, free mornings every day)

• Teaching load: about 19 hours 20 minutes of classes per week

• Salary: KRW 2,100,000–2,200,000 per month (negotiable with experience)

• Housing: Furnished studio provided OR monthly housing allowance (negotiable)

• Visa: Full E-2 visa sponsorship (F-visa holders also welcome)

• Start date: January 4, 2027

About Guardian English

Guardian English (가디언어학원) is a private English academy in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, in the DMC / World Cup Stadium area, right in front of Sangam High School. Our slogan is "What you learn will be your Guardian!" We help students build real English skills they can use with confidence, through academy-developed materials, reading and writing programs, and school exam support. Classes are kept small so every teacher can give students individual attention, and our Korean staff handle parent communication and administration so you can focus on teaching.

The Position

We are hiring one native English teacher for a short-hours, weekday-only role.

• Monday & Tuesday: Sangam Campus, elementary classes (60-minute classes)

• Wednesday–Friday: Hyangdong Campus, middle school classes (40-minute blocks)

Because Wednesday to Friday are short evening shifts, you enjoy a strong work-life balance: free mornings every day and early afternoons free from Wednesday to Friday.

Weekly Schedule

Day | Campus | Class time | Working hours | Hours

Mon | Sangam (Elementary) | 14:30–20:30 | 14:00–21:00 | 7

Tue | Sangam (Elementary) | 15:00–21:00 | 14:00–21:00 | 7

Wed | Hyangdong (Middle) | 18:00–19:20 | 17:00–20:00 | 3

Thu | Hyangdong (Middle) | 17:20–20:00 | 16:30–20:30 | 4

Fri | Hyangdong (Middle) | 18:00–21:20 | 17:00–21:30 | 4.5

Total | | 19 h 20 min | | 25.5

Working hours outside class time are for lesson preparation, homework feedback, and short team meetings.

Duties

• Plan and teach engaging lessons in speaking, listening, reading, and writing

• Follow the provided curriculum and work closely with Korean co-teachers

• Check homework and give clear, encouraging feedback

• Track student progress and share brief notes with the academic team

• Join short meetings and occasional academy events (e.g., open classes, seasonal events)

Visa Sponsorship

• Full E-2 visa sponsorship for qualified overseas applicants

• We provide the contract, the visa issuance number application, and all academy documents needed for the visa

• Step-by-step guidance on preparing documents (apostilled degree, criminal background check, health check)

• Support with your Alien Registration Card (ARC), bank account, and phone set-up after arrival

• F-series visa holders already in Korea are also welcome

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: KRW 2,100,000–2,200,000 per month, paid on time every month (negotiable with experience)

• Housing: Furnished single studio provided, or a monthly housing allowance (negotiable)

• Four national insurances: National Health Insurance, National Pension, Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Insurance (50% employer contribution where applicable)

• Severance pay: One month's salary after completing a one-year contract

• Paid vacation: 11 days plus all Korean national holidays

• Teaching support: Ready-made curriculum, textbooks, and teaching materials provided

• Training: Orientation and onboarding before your first class

• Weekends off: No Saturday or Sunday work

Requirements

• Native English speaker

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university

• Passport from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa (for E-2), or a valid F-series visa

• Apostilled diploma and clean national criminal background check (for E-2 applicants)

• Physically and mentally fit for classroom teaching

• Comfortable teaching elementary and middle school students

• Preferred: teaching or tutoring experience, TEFL/TESOL certificate

How to Apply

Please apply online through this Work and Play posting with your resume (with photo) and a short introduction. Email applications will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online or in-person interview and, if needed, a short demo lesson.

Location

• Mon–Tue: Guardian English Sangam Campus, 434 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (near Sangam High School / DMC)

• Wed–Fri: Hyangdong Campus, Goyang (a short drive from the Sangam Campus)